Romania: Romania’s social protection spending as share of GDP is among the (…)

November 9, 2026

Romania’s social protection spending as share of GDP is among the lowest in EU
Nov 9, 2026

Romania’s social protection spending as share of GDP is among the lowest in EU.

Among EU member states, the highest social protection expenditure as a percentage of GDP last year was recorded in Austria (32.4%), Finland (…)

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